Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA

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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
476 Bellwoods Jutsu Canada American Pale Ale 4.2

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 8

473ml can <br> 5.6% ABv <br> Canned On: March 9, 2020 <br> LCBO Outlet #568 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Atrium On Bay) <br> March 22, 2020<br> $4.50<br> The beer pours a very hazy light orange gold with a short-lived large bubbly head. The aroma is tropical fruit, musty hops, and biscuit malt. It’s definitely juicy. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is equally fruity with the grains and bitterness very well hidden. This could become a favourite.

Mar 23, 2020
12:29:23 PM
477 Flying Monkeys Freakshow Crush Canada IPA 3.4

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

473ml can <br> 6.3% ABv <br> LCBO Outlet #568 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Atrium On Bay) <br> March 22, 2020<br> $3.25<br> The beer pours a very hazy medium gold colour with a huge bubbly off-white head that tales a while to disappear. The aroma is tropical fruit, citrus, grass, and earthy hops, The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is quite like the aroma with the citrus and tropical fruit notes dominating the grassy malt and light yeast flavours

Mar 23, 2020
02:11:23 AM
478 Nickel Brook Wicked Awesome Canada IPA 3.5

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

473ml can<br> 6.50% ABV <br> Canned On: October 17, 2019<br> LCBO Outlet # 177 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Yonge / Sheppard<br> March 22, 2020<br> $3.55<br> The beer pours a very hazy straw gold colour with a thin snow white that lasts a long time. The aroma is grass, lighjt citrus, both floral and earthy hops, and weak yeasty notes. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is light citrus, weak cereal malt, pine, and flowers. It is an interesting beer, not sure it is actually ‘wicked awesome’ though.

Mar 23, 2020
01:12:23 AM
479 Lake Of Bays Northern Glow Brut IPA Canada IPA 2.9

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5

473ml can <br> 4.3% ABV<br> LCBO Outlet # 177 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Yonge / Sheppard)<br> March 21, 2020<br> $3.45<br> The beer pours a slightly hazed pale straw colour with a huge bubbly off-white head which quickly fades. The aroma is cereal malts, weak herbal hops, some yeasty notes. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is “woody”. I can still taste the cereal malts, but the hops have become bitter and earthy. In fact, I’m not liking the flavour of this at all.

Mar 22, 2020
12:51:22 PM
480 Innis & Gunn Tropic Like It's Hop United Kingdom American Pale Ale 3.1

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

500ml can <br> 4.4% ABV <br> Best Before: June 30, 2020<br> LCBO Outlet # 177 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Yonge / Sheppard)<br> March 21, 2020<br> $3.05<br> The beer pours a translucent straw gold colour with a generous bubbly snow white head which lasts a few minutes before receding to a thin film. The aroma is very tropical with hints of passionfruit and citrus, with some grainy notes as well. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is slightly bitter with the taste of herbal hops and the malt notes are very grainy. Very little actual passion fruit notes.

Mar 21, 2020
11:45:21 PM
481 Insel-Brauerei Baltic Ale Germany Belgian Strong Ale 3.4

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

500ml bottle<br> 7.5% ABV <br> Best Before: December 31m 2021<br> LCBO Outlet # 010 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Summerhill)<br> March 18, 2020<br> $3.70<br> The beer pours a light golden colour, translucent, with polenty of effervescence leading to a frothy snow white head. The aroma is very grainy and yeasty with some hints of herbal hops. Nothing in the aroma screams “Belgian”. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. So, while the aroma doesn’t say Belgian, the flavour is reminiscent of a light Belgian tripel. A sweet malt start, followed by light Belgian spiciness, and the definite flavour of a Belgian yeast. It’s a pretty decent beer, but it is still missing that ‘something’

Mar 18, 2020
08:19:18 AM
482 Stone City Ales Uncharted IPA Canada IPA 3.8

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

12oz draught <br> 7.0% ABv <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> March 6, 2020<br> $7.95<br> The beer pours a hazed gold colour with a thin white head that lasts a long time. The aroma is tropical fruit, pineapple, grass, and musty hops. The mouthfeel is medium-full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is pineapple, papaya, oranges, grass, and mildly bitter.

Mar 14, 2020
12:33:14 PM
483 Spearhead Brewing Decoy Lager Canada Lager 2.9

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5

12oz draught <br> 4.2% ABV <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> March 6, 2020<br> $6.00<br> The beer pours a translucent gold with a thin white ring for a head. The aromas were grass, yeast, light citrus, and herbal hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was strong on the grassy malt notes, and very thin on everything else.

Mar 14, 2020
12:17:14 PM
484 Junction Craft / Society of Lady Beer Drinkers Livin' La Vida Mocha Canada Porter 3.7

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

12 oz draught <br> 4.1% ABV <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> March 6, 2020<br> $6.00<br> The beer pours a dark black colour with heavy effervescence and a thick creamy head. The aroma is roasted malt, coffee, and anise. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with above average carbonation. The flavour is strong coffee, roasted malt, and vanilla

Mar 14, 2020
12:10:14 PM
485 Forked River Oater Limits Canada Oatmeal Stout 3.4

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

12 oz draught <br> 7.0% ABV <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> February 28, 2020<br> $7.50<br>\ The beer pours a translucent dark coca-cola colour with foamy brown head which doesn't lace very well. The aroma was roasted malt, dark chocolate, and coffee. The mouthfeel was medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was chalky roasted malt, dark chocolate, and weak coffee notes. Could have been better.

Feb 29, 2020
01:14:29 PM
486 Muskoka Moonlight Kettle Series 2020 - 02: Law and Porter Canada Baltic Porter 3.6

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

355ml draught <br> 7.5% ABV <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontraio, Canada) <br> February 28, 2020<br> $9.50<br> The beer poured a solid black with a long lasting thin brown ring serving as a cap. Lacing was generous. The aroma was roasted malt, coffee, and licorice. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation, a bit light bodied for a porter. The flavour was smoked wood, roasted malt, coffee, and hints of sweet plums. An excellent tasting beer.

Feb 29, 2020
01:09:29 PM
487 Indie Ale House Shadow Chaser Canada IPA 3.5

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7

12oz draught <br> 5.5% ABV <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> The beer pours a very hazy shiny gold colour with a thin snow white head which laces well. The aroma is citrus, grass, and floral hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was orange, cereal, and hints of yeast with a mildly bitter finish. Quite enjoyable.

Feb 29, 2020
12:59:29 PM
488 Goose Island Midway ISA United States IPA 2.9

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

473ml can<br> 4.6% ABV <br> Canned On: December 30, 2019<br> LCBO Outlet # 177 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Yonge / Sheppard<br> February 26, 2020<br> $2.90<br> The beer pours a translucent light gold colour with a generous bubbly off-white head that doesn’t stick around. Effervescence is high. Aroma is light citrus, strong grains, and herbal hops. Grassiest IPA I’ve had in years. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grainy malt, citrusy hops, with a little spiciness in the finish. Definitely not bitter.

Feb 26, 2020
11:30:26 PM
489 Innis & Gunn Gunnpowder IPA United Kingdom IPA 3.7

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7

500ml can <br> 5.6% ABV <br> Canned On: August 31, 2020<br> LCBO Outlet # 010 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Summerhill)<br> February 26, 2020<br> $3.05<br> The beer pours a clear metallic gold with a 1” off-white creamy head which lasts a while. The aroma is citrus, grains, pine, and light yeast. Smells like an old west coast IPA. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is citrus, tea, and grains. The finish is mildly bitter, certainly not overly strong.

Feb 26, 2020
07:50:26 AM
490 Petrus Nitro Quad Belgium Abbey Quadrupel 3.8

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

330mk bottle<br> 10.5% ABV<br> Best before: October 22, 2021 <br> LCBO Outlet # 010 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Summerhill)<br> February 22, 2020<br> $4.35<br> The beer pours a translucent dark brown colour with a creamy tan coloured cap. The aroma is dark malt, candy sugar, yeast, grains, and dark fruit. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied, above average carbonation, and warming. The flavour is dark fruit, molasses, roasted malt, yeast, and candy sugar. The alcohol warms the throat and stomach. It’s good, but not great.

Feb 23, 2020
12:07:23 PM
491 Great Lakes Brewery Tank Ten Series: As Far Back As I Can Remember Canada IPA 3.4

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

473ml can <br> 6.4% ABV <br> Canned On: January 27, 2020<br> LCBO Outlet #483 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Royal Bank Plaza)<br> February 23, 2020<br> $3.50<br> The beer pours a hazy golden colour with a bubbly snow white cap which doesn’t last very long. Lacing is good. The aroma is grass, tropical fruit, and light leathery notes. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is very tropical with notes of passion fruit and hay and a yeasty flavour in the back end. Maybe a bit fruitier than most NEIPAs, but nothing outstanding.

Feb 23, 2020
10:33:23 AM
492 Collective Arts Collective Project: Blueberry Sour with Cacao Nibs Canada Wild Ale 3.8

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

473ml can <br> 5.6% ABV <br> Canned On: January 13, 2020 <br> LCBO Outlet #483 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Royal Bank Plaza)<br> February 22, 2020 <br> $4.25 <br> The beer pours a blackish-blue colour with a generous bubbly head that lasts a while and laces well. The blueberries and the chocolate dominate the aroma but there are also hints of yeast and grains. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is tart fruit up front, and chocolate smoothness in the back end. Quite enjoyable to be honest!

Feb 22, 2020
07:34:22 PM
493 Bellwoods Jelly King Canada Wild Ale 3.3

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

500ml bottle <br> 5.6% ABV <br> Bottled on: December 30, 2019<br> LCBO Outlet #483 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Royal Bank Plaza)<br> February 15, 2020<br> $6.50<br> The beer pours a hazed light gold colour with a long lasting half inch white head which leaves a lot of rocky lacing. The aroma is tart fruit with lots of grassy notes and citrus - almost a lemon danish aroma. Mouthfeel is thin to medium bodied with above average carbonation. The flavour is quite tart, a definite puckering beer. Definitely taste a lot of lemon with the grass notes in the backgroud

Feb 16, 2020
12:02:16 PM
494 Collective Arts Collective Project: IPA No. 012 Canada IPA 3.5

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7

473ml can <br> 4.9% Abv <br> Canned On: Decembert 10, 2019<br> LCBO Outlet #483 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Royal Bank Plaza)<br> February 12, 2020<br> $4.95<br> The beer pours a very hazy straw yellow colour with a half inch white cap which oasts a few minutes. The aroma is pineapple and papaya, light grains, and herbal hops. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is tropical fruit juice, grains, and a weak bitter hop finish. A pretty good beer.

Feb 12, 2020
09:34:12 AM
495 Big Rig Midnight Kissed My Cow (Habanero and Cold Brew) Canada Milk Stout 3.5

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

12oz draught<br> 5.6% ABV <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> January 31, 2020<br> $7.50<br> The beer poured a solid black colour with a thin brown ring for a head. The aroma is roasted malt, light notes of vanilla and coffee, and a weak hint of peppers. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is ALL habanero peppers. If you like your beer spicy, this is the beer for you. If not, stay away. The initial flavour is chocolate, but that quickly gives way to the spicy hot pepper feel (and flavour).

Feb 1, 2020
11:38:01 PM
496 Great Lakes Brewery Chocolate Covered Things Canada Abbey Dubbel 3.7

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 7

12oz draught <br> 6.4% ABV <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> January 31, 2020 <br> $7.50<br> The beer pours a translucent mahogany colour with a half inch creamy light brown head. The aroma was tart fruit, chocolate, yeast, and weak hints of musty hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with above average carbonation. The flavour was candy chocolate, like chocolate ice cream, and tart cherry. It tasted like smethng I woud have eaten as a child. I enjoyed it more than I should have.

Jan 31, 2020
05:02:31 PM
497 Common Good / Society of Lady Beer Drinkers Star Appeel Canada Spiced Beer 3.6

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

12oz draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> January 31, 2020 <br> $7.50<br> The beer poured a solid dark brown, almosnt black, with a creamy half inch tan coloured head that provided good lacing. The aroma was roasted malt, coffee, herbal hops, and licorice.....black licorice. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was similar to the aroma with strong flavours of roasted malt and dark chocolate and the licorice hiding in the background. Better than I thought it would be.

Jan 31, 2020
04:54:31 PM
498 Garrison Ol’ Fog Burner Canada English Barleywine 3.9

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

650ml bottle <br> 10.1% ABV <br> Bottled On: October 3, 2019 <br> LCBO Outlet #0457 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Yonge / Eglinton)<br> January 29, 2020<br> $11.95<br> The beer pours a translucent light rust colour with a thin tan coloured film for a head. The aroma is dark fruits, caramel, herbal hops, and molasses. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is caramel and molasses with a definite bitter hop finish. It’s a cold night this evening and one can feel the alcohol as it goes down the hatch, which tonight, is quite comforting.

Jan 29, 2020
09:36:29 AM
499 Orléans Brewing Kölsch Me Ousside Canada Kölsch 3.7

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

473ml can <br> 4.8% ABV <br> Canned On: June 17, 2019<br> LCBO Outlet #0457 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Yonge / Eglinton)<br> January 25, 2020<br> $3.20<br> The beer pours a lightly hazed straw gold with a generous white cap which disappears within 3 minutes. The aroma is light spice, musty hops, grass, and weak citrus notes. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grains, light spice, and a good bitter hoppy finish. Nicely done.

Jan 25, 2020
11:47:25 PM
500 Innis & Gunn Vanishing Point 03 United Kingdom Imperial Stout 3.5

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

500ml bottle <br> 11.0% ABV <br> Best Before: July 31, 2024<br> LCBO Outlet #631 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Thompson)<br> January 24, 2020<br> $14.95<br> The beer pours a translucent dark brown with black edges and a huge generous creamy light brown cap. Lacing is generous down the glass. The aroma is roasted malt, dark chocolate, nuts, vanilla, and weak soy sauce hits. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is bourbon and wood with some hints of chocolate and cold pressed coffee in the background. The discernable imperial stout notes are warming and tasty, but the bourbon and wood are overpowering.

Jan 25, 2020
12:56:25 PM